The 50th César Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, was held on 28 February 2025 at the Olympia in Paris, honouring the best French films of 2024.[1] Actress Catherine Deneuve presided over the ceremony for the second time, having previously hosted the 8th ceremony in 1983.[2][3] It was hosted by Jean-Pascal Zadi, who was accompanied by Emmanuelle Béart, Alice Belaïdi, Cécile de France, Hafsia Herzi, Bouli Lanners, William Lebghil, Vincent Macaigne, Pio Marmaï, Vimala Pons, Raphaël Quenard, Ludivine Sagnier and Justine Triet.[4][5] The ceremony, televised in France by Canal+, was directed by Cédric Klapisch.[6][7]
| 50th César Awards | |
|---|---|
 Official poster designed by Christophe Blain | |
| Date | 28 February 2025 |
| Site | Olympia, Paris |
| Hosted by | Jean-Pascal Zadi |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Emilia Pérez |
| Best Actor | Karim Leklou Jim's Story |
| Best Actress | Hafsia Herzi Borgo |
| Most awards | Emilia Pérez (7) |
| Most nominations | The Count of Monte Cristo (14) |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | Canal+ |
American actress Julia Roberts and Greek-French filmmaker Costa-Gavras received the Honorary César.[8][9] The nominations were announced on 29 January 2025. The Count of Monte Cristo led with 14 nominations, followed by Beating Hearts and Emilia Pérez with 13 and 12, respectively.[10]
Emilia Pérez went on to win seven awards, more than any other film in the ceremony, including Best Film.[11] While Hafsia Herzi became the first non-white actress to win Best Actress for Borgo.
Winners and nominees
editNominations were announced on 29 January 2025.[12]
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Films with multiple nominations
editThe following films received multiple nominations:
| Nominations | Films |
|---|---|
| 14 | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| 13 | Beating Hearts |
| 12 | Emilia Pérez |
| 8 | Misericordia |
| Souleymane's Story | |
| 7 | The Marching Band |
| 4 | Holy Cow |
| Monsieur Aznavour | |
| 3 | The Most Precious of Cargoes |
| 2 | Borgo |
| The Divine Sarah Bernhardt | |
| Ghost Trail | |
| Wild Diamond |
Films with multiple wins
editThe following films received multiple wins:
| Wins | Films |
|---|---|
| 7 | Emilia Pérez |
| 4 | Souleymane's Story |
| 2 | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Holy Cow |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Roxborough, Scott (30 September 2024). "Julia Roberts to Receive Honorary French César Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ Rey-Bethbeder, Maïlis (23 September 2024). "César 2025 : Catherine Deneuve présidera la 50e édition". Le Parisien (in French). Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Catherine Deneuve to host 50th edition of César cinema awards in 2025". RFI. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ Delacotte, Loïse (24 January 2025). "Jean-Pascal Zadi rempile pour présenter les César 2025, mais il ne sera pas seul". Le HuffPost (in French). Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "L'acteur Jean-Pascal Zadi présentera la 50e cérémonie des César". Franceinfo (in French). 24 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ L'Hostis, Ninon (17 October 2024). "César 2025: Cédric Klapisch will be the director of the 50th ceremony". Vogue France (in French). Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ Schütz, Violaine; Bako, Jordan (21 January 2025). "César 2025 : quels sont les acteurs nommés en Révélations ?". Numéro (in French). Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (30 September 2024). "Julia Roberts to Receive Honorary César Award at 50th Edition". Variety. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (8 October 2024). "Political Cinema Pioneer Costa-Gavras to Receive Lifetime Achievement César". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (29 January 2025). "France's Cesar Awards Nominations: 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 'Beating Hearts,' 'Emilia Perez' Lead the Race". Variety.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (28 February 2025). "Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Perez' Wins Best Film at France's 2025 Cesar Awards (Full Winners List)". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (29 January 2025). "'The Count of Monte Cristo' Tops 'Emilia Pérez' in France's César Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 29 January 2025.